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By Viking Rafting

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $260 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • The East Glacial River (Austari Jökulsá) is Iceland's signature Grade 4+ rafting trip – 18 km of big, powerful rapids born under the Hofsjökull glacier, running through a deep basalt canyon in North Iceland's highlands. No roads, no crowds, no phone signal. Just you, your crew, and the river.

    You don't need rafting experience, just decent fitness and the will to paddle hard. Every trip runs with professional safety kayakers alongside the rafts, guided by an internationally certified team with decades on this river. You get a full safety briefing, a premium DRYSUIT, and all the gear to stay warm in glacial water. Cold river, warm rafters.

    Rated one of Iceland's top adventure experiences and a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner. If you do one adrenaline activity in Iceland, do this one.

Activity location

  • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 561, Skagafjörður, Skagafjörður, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Viking Rafting
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 560, Varmahlíð, Skagafjörður, Iceland

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Rafting Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

6 hour rafting trip (3 hours on the water) on the East Glacial River, through exciting rapids and mind-blowing scenery down one of Europe's top rated rafting rivers.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$259.93 x 1 Adult$259.93
Total
Price is $259.93

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transportation between the rafting base and the river
  • Inclusions
    Riverside refreshments
  • Inclusions
    Transport from Akureyri (only if option selected at time of booking)
  • Inclusions
    International rafting federation Qualified, professional raft guides and safety kayakers
  • Inclusions
    All rafting equipment: DRYSUIT, PFD, helmet, Skull cap, booties, gloves
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks, unless specified
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Private transportation

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age is 18—but if you're underage and still dreaming of this trip, get in touch. We'll see what’s possible))
    • Recommended items to bring: thermal underwear/base layers, warm fleece top/wool sweater, fleece pants/extra long johns, thick wool socks/hiking socks, change of clothes for after the river, any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.) and waterproof camera (optional)
    • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Activity itinerary

Hafgrímsstaðir

  • 6h
In one word... AWESOME! The East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari) is the setting for our most action-packed and exciting rafting day tour. With spectacular deep canyon scenery and relentless heart-pumping whitewater, the East has been consistently rated one of Europe’s best rafting rivers and has topped popular guide books’ lists of "must-do's" in Iceland. One of the most remote single-day rafting trips on the planet, this whitewater adventure delivers an unforgettable journey into the untamed beauty of Iceland’s river wilderness. Combine that with a dose of adrenaline strong enough to satisfy the most powerful of cravings. For those traveling to Iceland with a thirst for adventure, this is a day tour not to be missed!

Location

Activity location

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    Hafgrímsstaðir
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 561, Skagafjörður, Skagafjörður, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Viking Rafting
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 560, Varmahlíð, Skagafjörður, Iceland

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